October Favourites.

I'm currently in the less glamorous phase of my year out, raising the flipping money. It's not fun but it's got to be done. At the moment, I'm temping as a receptionist in an advertising agency in Central London. Commuting every day takes it's toll but I'm fueled by the excitement about my plans for the second half of the year.

One perk (perhaps drawback) of the job is that I'm located a stones throw from Oxford Street and have a whole hour for lunch. Now.. I'm not going to pretend I'm a shopaholic, in fact, I'm categorically the opposite - I normally hate going shopping and tend to stick to ordering online. The past few weeks however, I've spent my lunch hour mooching around the shops and have managed to find some very exciting bits and bobs which are definitely on my wishlist. It's really difficult when you're saving money, to justify big purchases, so most of these pieces I've managed to refrain from buying  -*most*, but hey, I'm just human.

From left to right: Bloggers Journal - Paperchase, Gold Pen - Paperchase, Wild & Free Notebook - Not On The High Street, Relax Spray- Oliver Bonas, Cat Makeup Bag - Oliver Bonas, Sugar Honey Lip Tint - Fresh, Rope Bracelet - Reiss

I completely love this Blogger's Journal from Paperchase, and the fact it matches the blog design is an added bonus, I think I might just have to treat myself. I also think the Oliver Bonas 'Kit the Cat' Makeup Bag is just the best thing ever and while I'm not sure I can justify buying it for myself, I might get it for my Mum for her birthday. The fact that they have matching Kit the Cat wrapping paper and gift bags makes me so happy (cutest present ever)!

Does anyone have any advice about how to be careful with your money when saving for big adventures?

I'm not sure if you can guess by the kind of things I've been favoring this month but I'm going on a very exciting trip so stay tuned!